Carlene Harvey

Psychotherapist offering online support in the UK and worldwide covering
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Children and Young People Therapy, Clinical Supervisor offering Individual and Group supervision and Family Consultant offering support to separating couples


I have worked in private practice for more than 20 years, supporting individuals, couples, children, young people and families. I offer both short-term and open-ended therapy, depending on what feels right for you.

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Emma Hollingworth

Psychotherapy

Therapy/counselling offers a confidential space to pause, talk things through and make sense of what is happening in your life. You might come because of a particular difficulty, or simply because you’d like to understand yourself and your experiences more deeply.

There is no need to wait until things feel unbearable, or to have a diagnosis. People seek support for many reasons, including anxiety, low mood, stress, grief, changes in relationships, low self-esteem, the impact of difficult experiences, or patterns of behaviour they would like to change.

In sessions, we can explore what feels important to you at a pace that feels manageable. The aim is not to judge or label you, but to offer a thoughtful, compassionate space where you can feel heard and find your own way forward.

Therapy can also help you reflect on experiences that have left you feeling unsafe, overwhelmed or vulnerable. Together, we can focus on understanding their impact and what might support you now.



Emma Hollingworth

Couples Therapy

Relationships can go through difficult periods. You might find yourselves having the same arguments, feeling further apart, facing a major change, or wondering whether to stay together.

Couples therapy offers a supportive space for both of you to share your perspectives and explore what is happening between you. We can look at recurring patterns, strengthen communication and consider what a helpful way forward might look like—whether that means reconnecting or navigating separation.

Couples come to therapy for many reasons, including rebuilding trust after a breach, adjusting to parenthood or other life changes, coping with family or health pressures, or finding closeness again. Sessions can also help couples who are separating to have difficult conversations and consider how to move into the next stage, including co-parenting where relevant.

Meeting online means you can join from a place that feels comfortable, without needing to travel.

Emma Hollingworth

Children and Young People Therapy

Therapy offers young people a space to talk about what is happening in their lives and make sense of how they are feeling. You might come with a particular concern, or simply because something feels difficult and you would like support.

Young people seek therapy for many reasons, including anxiety, low mood, stress, friendship or family difficulties, school pressures, changes in life, low self-esteem, or experiences that have left them feeling unsettled. You do not need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what you want to talk about before starting.

In sessions, we can explore what feels important to you at a pace that feels manageable. The aim is to offer a thoughtful, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and begin to find ways forward that work for you.

Where appropriate, we can also think together about whether involving a parent, carer or another trusted person might be helpful. Your privacy and the boundaries of confidentiality can be discussed clearly at the outset.

Emma Hollingworth

Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision offers therapists and counsellors a regular, reflective space to think about their work with clients. It supports ongoing learning, helps practitioners consider their approach, and keeps clients’ wellbeing at the centre of the work.

It is a professional, collaborative relationship that may take place individually or in a group. For practitioners in the UK, regular clinical supervision is a requirement to maintain professional registration and insurance.


Emma Hollingworth

Family Consultant

Family consultation offers a supportive space to think through the changes and challenges that can come with separation or divorce. You might come as an individual, as a couple or as a family, to talk about what is happening and consider a way forward.

There is no single way to navigate separation. Each family’s circumstances are different, and conversations may touch on communication, conflict, decision-making or how children are experiencing the changes.

In meetings, a Family Consultant can help everyone express their views and consider what feels most important. The aim is to support constructive, respectful conversations and keep children’s needs in mind, while helping parents think about how to support them through the transition.

Where it feels helpful, a Family Consultant may work alongside solicitors, mediators or other professionals. Their role can vary depending on your family’s circumstances and the process involved.

About Me

I have worked in private practice for more than 20 years, supporting individuals, couples, children, young people and families. I offer both short-term and open-ended therapy, depending on what feels right for you.

My experience includes work in schools, statutory services, mental health settings, charities and voluntary organisations. For more than 20 years, I have worked with Relate as a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor and within the NHS Talking Therapies service.

Neurodivergence is an important part of my work. I have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent people, alongside specialist training for working with people who want to explore whether ADHD may be part of their experience.

Couples come to therapy for many reasons. Some want to strengthen their relationship and build a more satisfying life together; others are considering or preparing for separation and hope to approach the process with care. I can work with couples whatever they decide about the future of their relationship.

My training as a Family Consultant grew from seeing how valuable support can be for parents seeking to keep their children’s needs in focus and build a positive co-parenting relationship. I am an Associate Member of Resolution and follow their Code of Practice. Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.

Alongside offering therapy, I have several years experience as a Clinical Supervisor and offer supervision to individuals and groups across a range of settings.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in line with its Ethical Framework. I am also an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Both organisations promote professional standards and ethical practice in counselling and psychotherapy.

Other important information:-
I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and follow their requirements in upholding information rights and UK GDPR.
I have an up to date enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
I am fully insured.

Services Offered:-
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy (Relationship Therapy)
Family Therapy
Children and Young People’s Therapy
Specialist ADHD support (to include coaching)
Therapy for the blind or partially sighted

Individual and Group Clinical Supervision

Family Consultant engaged by the separating couple, individual of separating couple, Law firm or Mediation services 

Emma Hollingworth

Fees

I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory call. It is a chance to ask questions about how therapy works or talk through any concerns you may have about getting started. It is not an assessment or therapy session, but a brief opportunity for us to get to know one another.

Sessions are currently available online only. Please contact me for information about therapy fees. Sessions usually last 50 minutes and take place weekly. Longer sessions for couples can be arranged by agreement.

Clinical supervision fees start at £60 per hour. I review my fees each January.

You can contact me through this page or by calling my work mobile. If you leave a message, I will return your call as soon as I can. We can then arrange a convenient time to talk about your therapy or supervision needs.

I aim to respond to enquiries within 24 hours, however I don't work or respond to messages at weekends.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

I offer a free 15 minutes introductory call to understand a little about you and your circumstances and to give you the opportunity to ask any questions.

As a Therapist I will support you to open up and sometimes just talking can help you see things differently; I will listen and ask questions but will not give you advice.

I offer a safe and confidential space which provides you with the opportunity to talk with a trained professional about issues affecting you that you would perhaps feel uncomfortable discussing with your family or friends. I am ethically bound to keep what you share private.

Yes! I am trained and qualified as a telephone and online therapist. I see working at a distance/online as another way of offering therapy to people in our now ever developing digital world. I have extensive experience of working online.

All sessions are 50 minutes in duration, although longer can be negotiated for couples work. Sessions are usually weekly.

Therapy can be anything from a few weeks to a number of years engagement and commitment. You decide which is best for you at this time. You can always come back at a later stage and carry on.

Qualifications


  • Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals and Groups (Level 7)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Family Therapy & Systemic Practice (Level 7)
  • BACP Accredited Counselling programme
  • MEd (University of Cambridge) Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
  • Certificate in Adult ADHD+
  • Certificate to qualify as Family Consultant
  • Mentalization Based Therapy for Parenting Under Pressure (MBT-PP) - Full accreditation 
  • Couple Therapy for Depression (CTfD) - Full Accreditation 
  • Certificate in Working with Couples
  • Phone counselling and working online
  • Certificate in CBT skills
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling (University of Cambridge)
  • Diploma in Person Centred/ Psychodynamic Counselling 
  • Essentials in Trauma Therapy 
  • RNIB Counselling for Sight Loss - Full Accreditation 


MBACP Registered Member
NCPS Accredited
Resolution Associate

Contacts

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Phone

07803 596962

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Working Hours

Monday to Friday by appointment